"Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person,' according to a statement issued by the school."
"Aghayeva is also a content creator with more than 100,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, and her identity as a student at Columbia is a core part of what she shares online. Before her reported detainment, Aghayeva shared things like a video titled '10 hour study with me at Columbia' and another titled '5:30AM Columbia student morning routine.'"
"Early Thursday morning, her Instagram Story had a more chilling post: a photo of someone's knees with the caption 'Dhs illegally arrested me. Please help.'"
Department of Homeland Security agents gained access to a Columbia University residential building by making misrepresentations about searching for a missing person, according to the university. The detained student is identified as Ellie Aghayeva, a neuroscience researcher and content creator with over 100,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Aghayeva, from Azerbaijan, posted on her Instagram Story claiming she was illegally arrested and requesting help. She is known for creating study-related content and sponsored posts for brands like Audible and Extra gum. Columbia University declined to confirm the student's identity, while Aghayeva filed a habeas corpus petition Thursday requesting her release. DHS and relevant companies have not responded to requests for comment.
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